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Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Overview
Skills
  • Node.js Node.js ꞏ 5y
  • NestJS NestJS
  • Microservices Microservices
  • AI tools

At Ontopo, we build technology that powers the restaurant industry at scale.

Our platform supports thousands of restaurants and operates under high traffic, real-time data processing, and strict performance and availability requirements.


We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to work on large, independent, end-to-end backend projects, built with modern technologies and deeply embedded in the core of our system.


This is a backend-focused role - over 90% Backend development, with no real dependency on frontend work.


What You’ll Do:


  • Design, build, and maintain backend services that are part of the system’s core.
  • Work on large, end-to-end backend projects - from design and architecture to production.
  • Develop high-scale microservices using Node.js and NestJS.
  • Build and evolve backend systems with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and availability.
  • Take ownership of backend components and services you build.
  • Work on complex tasks that are not fully defined, and turn them into solid technical solutions.
  • Actively use AI tools to improve development speed, code quality, and problem solving.
  • Collaborate closely with other experienced engineers in a strong backend team.


What We’re Looking For:


  • 5+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, preferably NestJS.
  • Proven experience building backend systems and microservices.
  • Experience working on core systems, not only peripheral services.
  • Solid understanding of performance optimization and high-availability architectures.
  • Ability to work independently while taking responsibility for end-to-end delivery.
  • Strong interest in AI and frequent, practical use of AI tools in daily work.
  • Experience working in high-scale production environments.


Why Join Ontopo:


  • Work on core backend systems with real scale and real impact.
  • Large, independent projects with full end-to-end ownership.
  • Modern tech stack and an engineering-driven culture.
  • Challenging technical work without unnecessary hierarchy or politics.
  • Hybrid work model and a strong, collaborative engineering team.

Ontopo